All Obituaries

Anne Sherry Whalen, 87, of Canton, died Tuesday evening, August 11th, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.   Anne was born on March 15, 1933, in Ogdensburg, the middle of five daughters born to Michael and Mary Adelaide (LaVenture) Sherry of Ogdensburg.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, Ogdensburg, in 1951 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Plattsburgh State Teachers College.  Anne then taught for both the Canojoharie and Knox Memorial...

Arthur L. Anson, 78, of Hermon, died peacefully at his home on Friday, July 24, 2020 where is was surrounded by his family, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Arthur was born May 27, 1942 in Rochester, New York; a son of the late Hank and Eleanor (Branch) Anson. Arthur attended local schools prior to serving in the US Air Force. Upon his return from service, Arthur married Mildred “Millie” Lottie on June 23, 1962. Arthur began his...

Nancy C. Butler, 73, of Canton died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 20, 2020 where she had been stricken ill. Nancy was born August 31, 1947 in Canton, a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Santimaw) Lehman Sr. She graduated from Madrid Schools and became a nurse, retiring after 32 years from the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg. She married Robert P. Butler on May 22, 1976. Nancy enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. She was a fan of professional and college...

Helena F. Congdon, 91, of Morley, died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the United Helpers Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Canton. “Dottie” was born December 8, 1928 in Oxbow, a daughter to the late Carl and Jennie (Cunningham) Venton. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and on June 12, 1947 she was united by marriage to Everett Congdon at the home of his parents in Richville, with Rev. Brown officiating the marriage. Everett predeceased her on September 29,...

John A. Thompson, Sr. 82, of DeKalb died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Riverledge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ogdensburg where he had been a resident for a short time. John was born August 19, 1937 in Ticonderoga, New York; a son of Albert and Blanche (Rafferty) Thompson. He graduated from Ticonderoga High School and became a millwright for the International Paper Company where he worked for 29 years. In 1985, he bought a dairy farm in Canton and worked the farm until his...

Lawrence Paul “Larry” Murphy, 61, of Canton, passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with ALS on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Throughout the disease process, he kept an upbeat, positive attitude along with never losing his sense of humor or ability to make those around him smile. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Kathleen, who stood by his side through many trying times as his disease progressed. Larry was born January 19, 1959 in Canton, the son of the...

Elizabeth A. Jaskowski, 78, of Canton died peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at th Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where she was in the company of family.  Betty was born December 28, 1941 in Buffalo, New York to Edward and Kathleen (O’Brien) Myers. Following school, Betty married Melvin Jaskowski on April 4, 1964. Mel predeceased her on December 18, 2019. Over the years Betty worked as a babysitter, for Smith’s Department Store and then for St. Lawrence University, retiring...

Leota Mary (Moore) Lincoln, 91, of Pierrepont, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 surrounded by family, at the home she and her husband built together in the early 1960s.  She is now square dancing in heaven with her beloved Harley. Leota was born one of 7 children, to the late Howard and Katherine (Chase) Moore, on November 7, 1928 in Pierrepont, NY.  She attended the Selleck School and then Colton Pierrepont High School where she graduated valedictorian.  Immediately...

Kevin M. Swanson, 62, of Rochester and formerly of Potsdam, died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Jefferson County. Kevin was born May 4, 1958 in Chicago, IL; a son to Charles and Dorothy (Wiltrout) Swanson. He graduated from Potsdam High School in 1970. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1979. Kevin was a painter by trade. He worked painting planes in the Air Force and boats at a marina in Rochester for several years....

Leon L. LaBrake, of Canton died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home, he was 81. According to his wishes, and following guidelines currently in place, services will be held privately.  Contributions in his memory may be made to the Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, New York 13676 or to a charity of ones choice. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com. Arrangements for Mr. Leon L. LaBrake are under the care of the O'Leary...